Atty. Gerald Ray Prettyman

Atty. Gerald Ray Prettyman

Gerald Ray Prettyman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, contracts and 5 other areas of law. Gerald received a A.A. degree from Chabot College in 1983, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Gerald Ray Prettyman at a glance

Gerald Ray Prettyman is an Attorney based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at JGPC Business & Corporate Law. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2006) and Minnesota (2009). Educated at Chabot College (A.A. Honors, 1983) and Golden Gate University-San Francisco LL.M. Golden Gate University-San Francisco J.D. (—). Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Ray Prettyman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, contracts and 5 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a A.A. degree from Chabot College in 1983, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Gerald practices at JGPC Business & Corporate Law in Pleasanton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Ray Prettyman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Ray Prettyman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Gerald Ray Prettyman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pleasanton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald Ray Prettyman

Where is Gerald Ray Prettyman's law office located?
Gerald Ray Prettyman's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is JGPC Business & Corporate Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Ray Prettyman handle?
Gerald Ray Prettyman focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gerald Ray Prettyman practiced law?
Gerald Ray Prettyman has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Gerald Ray Prettyman go to law school?
Gerald Ray Prettyman earned their education at (A.A. Honors, 1983); (—).
How can I contact Gerald Ray Prettyman for a consultation?
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Education

A.A. Honors
Chabot College
- 1983
Golden Gate University-San Francisco LL.M. Golden Gate University-San Francisco J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006
Minnesota
Admitted: 2009

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